Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. B-Line Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. D'Angelo's Pond via B-Line Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 66 min of walking

3. Clear Creek Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Bloomington Rail Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Jackson Creek Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Limestone Greenway 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Pate Hollow Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Polly Grimshaw Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

9. Lake Monroe–Blue Bird Trail, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Griffy Reservoir & Blue Ridge Trail via South Shore Trail 5 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Deer Pond–Activity Road (5), 3 sights 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Deer Pond & Grubb Road 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 68 min of walking

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